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Role of the Indian Police in the Indian Freedom Struggle

Description: The Indian Police played a significant role in the Indian Freedom Struggle. Many police officers resigned from their posts and joined the freedom movement. Others provided secret information to the freedom fighters. This quiz will test your knowledge about the role of the Indian Police in the Indian Freedom Struggle.
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Which police officer resigned from his post and joined the Indian National Congress in 1921?

  1. Lala Lajpat Rai

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. Chittaranjan Das

  4. Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chittaranjan Das was a prominent Indian lawyer and politician. He resigned from his post as a police officer in 1921 and joined the Indian National Congress.

Who was the first Indian police officer to be awarded the Victoria Cross?

  1. Abdul Hamid

  2. Havildar Major Piru Singh

  3. Lance Naik Nazir Ahmed

  4. Sepoy Khudadad Khan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lance Naik Nazir Ahmed was the first Indian police officer to be awarded the Victoria Cross. He was awarded the medal for his bravery during the Siege of Lucknow in 1857.

Which police officer was known as the 'Lion of Punjab'?

  1. Bhagat Singh

  2. Udham Singh

  3. Kartar Singh Sarabha

  4. Lala Lajpat Rai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lala Lajpat Rai was a prominent Indian nationalist leader. He was known as the 'Lion of Punjab' for his fearless opposition to British rule.

Who was the police officer who led the Indian Police Service (IPS) during the Quit India Movement?

  1. J.P. Srivastava

  2. B.N. Mullick

  3. K.S. Himatsingka

  4. S.N. Mukherjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

J.P. Srivastava was the police officer who led the Indian Police Service (IPS) during the Quit India Movement. He was known for his sympathetic attitude towards the freedom fighters.

Which police officer was known as the 'Father of Indian Police'?

  1. Charles Napier

  2. William Sleeman

  3. Henry Lawrence

  4. James Outram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charles Napier was a British general who served as the first Commissioner of Police of the Bombay Presidency. He is known as the 'Father of Indian Police' for his reforms of the police system in India.

Who was the police officer who was killed in the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?

  1. Lala Lajpat Rai

  2. Udham Singh

  3. Kartar Singh Sarabha

  4. Dyer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dyer was the police officer who was killed in the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. He was shot by Udham Singh in 1940.

Which police officer was known as the 'Tiger of Mysore'?

  1. Hyder Ali

  2. Tipu Sultan

  3. Mir Qasim

  4. Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tipu Sultan was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. He was known as the 'Tiger of Mysore' for his military prowess.

Who was the police officer who led the Indian Police Service (IPS) during the Indian Independence Movement?

  1. J.P. Srivastava

  2. B.N. Mullick

  3. K.S. Himatsingka

  4. S.N. Mukherjee


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

B.N. Mullick was the police officer who led the Indian Police Service (IPS) during the Indian Independence Movement. He was known for his efficient handling of the law and order situation during the movement.

Which police officer was known as the 'Lion of Maharashtra'?

  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  2. Lokmanya Tilak

  3. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

  4. Keshavrao Jedhe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a prominent Indian nationalist leader. He was known as the 'Lion of Maharashtra' for his fearless opposition to British rule.

Who was the police officer who was killed in the Chauri Chaura incident?

  1. Lala Lajpat Rai

  2. Udham Singh

  3. Kartar Singh Sarabha

  4. Chittaranjan Das


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chittaranjan Das was the police officer who was killed in the Chauri Chaura incident. He was shot by the police during a protest against the British government.

Which police officer was known as the 'Lion of Bengal'?

  1. Surendranath Banerjee

  2. Bipin Chandra Pal

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surendranath Banerjee was a prominent Indian nationalist leader. He was known as the 'Lion of Bengal' for his fearless opposition to British rule.

Who was the police officer who led the Indian Police Service (IPS) during the Non-Cooperation Movement?

  1. J.P. Srivastava

  2. B.N. Mullick

  3. K.S. Himatsingka

  4. S.N. Mukherjee


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

K.S. Himatsingka was the police officer who led the Indian Police Service (IPS) during the Non-Cooperation Movement. He was known for his sympathetic attitude towards the freedom fighters.

Which police officer was known as the 'Lion of Gujarat'?

  1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  2. Morarji Desai

  3. Chimanbhai Patel

  4. Keshubhai Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a prominent Indian nationalist leader. He was known as the 'Lion of Gujarat' for his fearless opposition to British rule.

Who was the police officer who led the Indian Police Service (IPS) during the Civil Disobedience Movement?

  1. J.P. Srivastava

  2. B.N. Mullick

  3. K.S. Himatsingka

  4. S.N. Mukherjee


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

S.N. Mukherjee was the police officer who led the Indian Police Service (IPS) during the Civil Disobedience Movement. He was known for his efficient handling of the law and order situation during the movement.

Which police officer was known as the 'Lion of Andhra Pradesh'?

  1. Potti Sriramulu

  2. Tanguturi Prakasam

  3. N.T. Rama Rao

  4. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Potti Sriramulu was a prominent Indian nationalist leader. He was known as the 'Lion of Andhra Pradesh' for his fearless opposition to British rule.

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